June 30, 2010

Fountain Hills, Arizona (The Weekly Vice) - Michael Brown, a 49-year-old Arizona man, was jailed Tuesday after he allegedly used a photo kiosk at work to view child pornography.

According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, a manager at the CVS Pharmacy in Fountain Hills called police after discovering several child porn images on a photo kiosk located at the store.

Investigators say Brown, who is a shift supervisor at the store, loaded the images onto the kiosk using a memory card where they could then be printed. It's believed Brown likely did not realize the images would be stored on the kiosk after using it to view or print the images.

Deputies served a search warrant on Brown's home, which netted several additional child porn images.

Brown was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on nine counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Detectives have classified the case as ongoing, and additional charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

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Gastonia, North Carolina (The Weekly Vice) - Kelly Michelle Ray, a 32-year-old Gastonia woman was allegedly arrested and charged with DUI twice within two hours time.

According to Gastonia police, Ray was stopped by officers around 2:40 a.m Sunday for not having a light illuminating her license plate. Ray submitted to a breath test which resulted in a .015 BAC - nearly twice the legal limit.

Investigators say Ray was picked up by her boyfriend after she was booked and released on an unsecured bond.

She was stopped again about two hours later after an officer observed her crossing the center line of a two-way road. She blew a 0.10 Blood alcohol level this time and was arrested again.

Ray was booked into jail and charged with two counts of driving while impaired. She was ordered to be held until she sobered up. Her bond was set at $5,000.

Our usual case research turned up some interesting background info on our girl. It seems that Ray is a performer who's alter ego goes by the name 'The Bombshell'. Her acts include everything from blood-gurgling freakazoid stage shows to goth-lesbian scream queen movies.

In other words.... she's right up our ally in a benevolent train-wreck sort of way.

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Grapevine, Texas (The Weekly Vice) - Julio Cesar Garcia, 20, and Brenda Duran, 19, were jailed Monday after Garcia allegedly filled a bong with marijuana smoke and placed it to his toddler's mouth.

According to Grapevine police, officers were called to the couple's apartment around 10:30 p.m. on a report of a possible "narcotics issue".

When deputies arrived, they saw a "water" bong in plain view near a window. A witness at the residence reported that Garcia was smoking marijuana with his 13-month-son in his lap when he reportedly filled the bong with smoke and placed it near the toddler's mouth.

The witness also reported that Garcia allowed his son to play with a bowl of marijuana. Duran also reportedly witnessed the incidents and failed to take action.

Investigators say Garcia admitted to smoking marijuana, but refused to speak about forcing his son to smoke it.

Garcia was booked into jail and charged with endangering a child and possession of marijuana. His bond was set at $3,000.

Duran was booked into jail and charged with endangering a child. Her bond was set at $2,000.

The toddler was placed in the custody of his paternal grandmother.

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Newton County, Georgia (The Weekly Vice) - Danny Arnold,19, and his brother Thomas Arnold, 21, were arrested Monday after they allegedly molested a 10-year-old girl who wound up pregnant.

Authorities say the case came to light when Department of Children and Family Services discovered that a 10-year-old girl was pregnant. The baby was aborted and investigators say they were able to procure DNA evidence in order to identify which of the Arnold brothers was the father.

Investigators say that the girl was related to the Arnold Brothers and they have added the charge of incest to the case. Authorities believe the sexual abuse had been occurring for several years.

In addition, authorities also say that during their investigation, they discovered that Lisa Arnold, an aunt of the Arnold brothers and relative of the 10-year-old girl, was involved in a sexual relationship with her two nephews. She has been charged with incest as well.

Danny Arnold and Thomas Arnold were booked in the Fulton County Jail on charges of child molestation, incest, cruelty to children and sexual battery. Thomas Arnold (the older brother) faces an additional charge of aggravated sodomy.

Lisa Arnold was booked in the Fulton County Jail on charges of incest.

The victim was taken into protective custody and then placed with other family members.

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Cincinnati, Ohio (The Weekly Vice) LespaulStuckey, a 27-year-old Ohio man was arrested Monday for disorderly conduct then humped a police cruiser before being taken to jail.

According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, officers were dispatched upon a report of a "disorderly" man. Upon arriving, officers stopped Stuckey and asked him to stand by the front of the patrol car while they processed his identification.

That's when Stuckey reportedly began pulling on and then humping the patrol car. Despite orders to stop, Stuckey continued to the hump the car.

Police did not indicate if the “bumper humper” was impaired or not.

Stuckey was booked into the Hamilton County Justice Center on a charge of disorderly conduct.

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Canton, Georgia (The Weekly Vice) – William Gowdy, a 31-year-old Georgia man, was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly housed a 16-year-old-girl for 11 days after finding her in his car.

According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department, 16-year-old Casey Gardner ran away from home June 17 after she was grounded the night before.

Gowdy met Gardner for the first time when he found her hiding in her car.

Investigators say police were tipped off to the teen’s whereabouts and were given an address to investigate. While waiting for backup units to arrive, detectives saw a vehicle leaving the house. Officers blocked the vehicle and found Gardner hiding in the back seat.

Police say Gardner, who did not know Gowdy prior to the incident, willingly entered Gowdy's vehicle and had been staying at his home since June 18. Officials said there was no indication that Gardner was being held against her will.

Police also say Gowdy was aware that she was a runaway and “chose not to contact law enforcement.”

Gowdy was booked into the Cherokee Adult Detention Center on charges of interference with custody and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He is being held without bond.

Gardner was booked into the Paulding Youth Detention Center on a charge of runaway and unruly child.

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June 29, 2010

Martin County, Florida (The Weekly Vice) - Jason P. Bromley, a 27-year-old Stuart man, was jailed Friday after he allegedly threw his drink at a bar's T.V. because a bouncer told him to pull up his pants. Obviously, the bouncers did not like his attitude.

According to Broward police, a security guard at BJ's Sports Bar & Grill told Bromley to pull up his pants several times or he would have to leave.

Investigators say around 2:00 a.m., Bromley became angry and threw his drink at a television owned by the bar. He then walked outside and began kicking other bar patron's vehicles.

Guards came outside to see what the problem was and found Bromely on the ground, screaming at passers-by. The bouncers attempted to calm Bromley down, but he refused and started attacking them and other patrons. The guards defended themselves, resulting in the mugshot above.

Bromley was booked into jail and charged with misdemeanor disorderly intoxication.

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Massillon, Ohio (The Weekly Vice) – Donald Duck, a 51-year-old Ohio man, was arrested Saturday after he allegedly drove drunk into a Little Caesar's drive-through, striking the vehicle in front of him.

According to the Massillon Police Department, Duck’s 1998 Jeep repeatedly struck a GMC van which was sitting directly in front of him while waiting in a Little Caesar’s Pizza drive-through line.

Investigators say when police arrived, they noticed Duck smelled of alcohol and had red, glassy eyes. When Duck opened the door, a bag of marijuana fell out of the vehicle which police confiscated.

Duck has four previous drunken driving convictions dating back to 1991.

"He's a frequent flyer," said Captain Joe Herrick of the Massillon Police Department, "He's got multiple previous DUI's, multiple previous no operator's license and operating under suspension, so he's not that good a driver."

Duck was booked into the Stark County Jail on charges of operating a vehicle impaired, a third-degree felony, and misdemeanor counts of possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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St. Charles, Missouri (The Weekly Vice) - Lori Ann Pellin, a 39-year-old Illinois woman, was jailed Sunday after she allegedly left 25 cats and two dogs in a hot car for hours while she gambled and "used the computer."

According to the St. Charles Police Department, officers were called to the Ameristar Casino parking garage around 12:15 p.m. after a witness reported a large amount of animals left unattended in a Chevy Lumina while outside temperatures soared into the 90's.

Investigators say officers gained entry into the locked car to find 25 cats, with at least eight of them shoved into one crate.

The car was covered in feces and animal food, however there was no water available. Officers also found two dogs, a 1-year-old lab mix and a 2-year-old Boston terrier mix, whose micro-chip identification showed that the dog did not belong to Pellin. The dog's owner had reported it missing about a month prior.

The dog was returned to her owners, who said that "Lucy" had actually gained 10 pounds since she had been gone, but had hookworms and a yeast infection in her ear.

Pellin was found in the casino hotel's computer room around 2:00. She stated that she went into the casino to use the computers because she was now homeless after being evicted from her apartment three days prior. She admitted that she also gambled a little while she was there.

Pellin was booked into jail and charged with two counts of misdemeanor animal abuse. She is being held in lieu of $1,500. She may face more charges depending on the condition of the animals.

The animals were taken to animal control and the St. Charles Humane Society. Officials reported that they did not appear malnourished or unhealthy and will be available for adoption later this week.

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New Port Richey, Florida (The Weekly Vice) Angelic Innamorato, a 28-year-old Florida woman, was arrested Saturday after she allegedly attacked her cousin with a toilet lid.

According to the New Port Richey Police Department, a family argument had broken out in the cousin’s hotel room when Innamorato picked up a ceramic toilet lid, and began swinging it at her cousin's head.

Investigators say when Innamorato failed to hit her cousin with the toilet lid, she pointed a black revolver at him and said she was going to kill him. She then stole his wallet and fled the hotel.

When officers came to Innamorato’s house, she admitted to picking up the toilet lid but stated she only did so while looking for her keys.

When officers arrested Innamorato, she kicked at the inside of the police cruiser and smashed the door.

Innamorato was booked into the Land O’Lakes Jail on charges of aggravated assault, petty theft and criminal mischief. Her bond was set at $10, 300.

June 28, 2010

Las Vegas, NV (The Weekly Vice) – Ranay Collins, 49, of Las Vegas, was arrested last Thursday after she allegedly beat her daughter with a cane over rent money.

Officers with the Las Vegas Police Department say Collins beat her teenage daughter with a cane over $50.00 worth of rent that she claims her child owed her.

According to authorities, when officers arrived on the scene, the panicked young girl ran toward them, stating that she had been attacked.

The girl went on to tell officers that her mother first called her at work demanding the rent money, claiming they would fight if she didn’t have the cash when she got home.

Collins lived up to her promise: Officers say the girl was hit with a cane on the back of her head, slapped and bitten on the breast. She reportedly hit so hard, the impact broke the cane.

The arrest reports states that when officers confronted Collins about the altercation, she responded by stating, “Yeah, I hit that [expletive].”

She also threatened her daughter in front of officers, telling them, “I’m going to kill that [expletive]. Next time you come, that [expletive] is leaving in a body bag.

Collins has publicly disputed the charges, claiming that the fight was over her daughter stealing things from her, and that the teen initiated the physical violence. She has expressed no regret over her actions.

Collins was booked on charges of battery with a deadly weapon and child abuse with a deadly weapon. She was released on Friday, after posting an unknown bond amount.

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Salinas, California (The Weekly Vice) - Samantha Tomasini, 20, and Patrick Fausek, 38, were jailed Wednesday after they reportedly tried to sell a baby in front of a Wal-Mart store for a whopping $25.

According to Salinas police, Fausek approached two women who were leaving the Wal-Mart store on North Davis Road and requested the use of their cellular phone. As he was making his phone call, he noticed the woman playing with the baby and asked if they wanted to purchase his six-month-old daughter for $25.

The women stated that they thought the man was kidding until he became more persistent, making them suspicious. They declined his offer, took note of his license plate number and reported the incident to police.

Investigators say the couple was arrested at their home around 1:00 a.m, hours after the incident. Officers reported that the house was in shambles and the couple was believed to be high on methamphetamine. Tomasini admitted to child protective services that she had breast-fed the infant while under the influence in the past.

Fausek and Tomasini were booked into jail and charged with child endangerment, attempting to dissuade a witness, being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Fausek was also charged with violating probation.

While being held at the Monterey County Jail, Fausek was assaulted by several inmates who heard about his crimes on the news. He was treated for bruises to his face and two broken ribs at Natividad Medical Hospital. The assault is under investigation. No charges have been filed.

The couple is due to appear in court on Friday, July 7th, when they will be assigned public defenders.

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Salt Lake City, Utah (The Weekly Vice) - Danette Stark, a 37-year-old Utah woman was arrested Thursday after she allegedly photo-shopped the head of a 13-year-old girl onto a pornographic image and then distributed the picture around the victim's school.

According to the Salt Lake County Prosecutor's office, Stark copied a 13-year-old girl's yearbook photo and then transposed it onto an image of a woman engaged in a sex act with a dog.

She then reproduced dozens of copies of the flier along with the words "whore" and "slut" printed at the bottom.

Investigators say Stark made the fliers at work after finding pornographic material online. She reportedly admitted to posting the fliers around Northwest Middle School after video surveillance captured her entering the 7th grade girl's bathroom. 18 copies of the image were ultimately found at the school.

The fliers were reportedly made in retaliation after Stark's daughter and the victim had a falling out.

"We consider these photos child porn," said District Attorney, Lohra Miller. "They should not be reproduced. They should not be shown to anyone.

Stark was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on 18 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. She faces up to 15 years in prison for each count. Her bond was set at $50,000.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma (The Weekly Vice) - Brian Hall, a 23-year-old Tulsa man was arrested for allegedly stealing an order of fries at machete point.

According to the Tulsa Sheriff's Department, Hall entered a Whataburger restaurant and ordered some fries. He allegedly told the employee that he didn't have the $1.78 to pay for them so the employee refused to give Hall the fries.

Hall then reportedly pulled a machete out of his shorts and demanded not only the fries but the money from the register as well.

Police say that the employee was able to talk Hall out of taking the money and instead just taking the fries.

Authorities say Hall complied, took his order of fries and then left. Police later found him at a nearby apartment complex where they showed him a surveillance video image of his alleged crime.

Hall was taken into custody and booked on charges of felony robbery with a dangerous weapon and an outstanding warrant. Hall remains incarcerated on a $50,300 bond and is set to appear in court on July 19th.

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Greenville, Pennsylvania (The Weekly Vice) Pennsylvania couple Michael Rabold, 24, and RoyanneDarr, 22, were arrested Wednesday after they allegedly starved their two-month-old son while leaving him outside in the cold because they thought it would help his breathing.

According to the Greenville-West Salem Police Department, two-month-old Isaac Rabold died of malnutrition and dehydration on January 17. The boy also suffered from hypothermia, bed sores, deterioration of the hair follicles and a pervasive rash at the time of his death.

Investigators say Rabold called his mother for help because he noticed Isaac was having difficulty breathing. He put the baby on the front porch at his mother's recommendation, even with temperatures dipping into the 30's.

Darr said they forgot the baby was outside and left him there for more than an hour. When paramedics arrived, they found baby Isaac in critical condition and pale-grey skin. He was taken to a hospital emergency room, where he died.

Isaac was born two months premature and weighed about 6 pounds, 12 ounces. At the time of his death, the infant weight just 6 pounds, 1 ounce.

Darr told police she did not get prenatal care when she was pregnant with Isaac and didn't take the infant to see a doctor after he was born as the hospital had instructed her to do.

Darr and Rabold fed the boy about 2 ounces of formula a day. A baby of Isaac's weight should be fed about 15 ounces a day.

Authorities said the home where the family lived was filthy with trash, dirty dishes and the smell of dog feces. Used diapers were scattered around the home.

Days after Isaac's death, officials with the Mercer County Children and Youth Services went to the home and took custody of the couple's two other children ages 15 months and 2-years-old.

The 15-month-old was treated at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was also diagnosed with malnutrition.

"She (Darr) said that it was difficult to take care of three kids," said Police Sgt. Paul Molton.

Darr and Rabold were booked into the Mercer County jail on charges of homicide and endangering the welfare of children. They are being held without bond.

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June 27, 2010

Church Hill, Tennessee (The Weekly Vice) – Bradley Wallen, a 30-year-old Tennessee man, was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly peeped at women in a changing room prompting 10 angry women to detain him until police arrived.

According to the Church Hill Police Department, Wallen was caught looking through a hole in the wall partition between the men and women’s changing room.

Investigators say Wallen was discovered by a woman who dropped something and when she bent over to pick it up, she noticed an eyeball peering at her through a hole which was about the size of a pencil.

After being discovered, Wallen tried to leave the store but was detained by 10 angry women, made up of customers and store employees, until police arrived.

Several months prior, store employees discovered a pencil sized hole in the partition just above the floor, and patched it.

On Tuesday, Wallen took several shirts into the men’s dressing room and occupied himself there for about 15 minutes.

“Based on detailed statements from witnesses, we allege that Wallen reopened the hole and was attempting to watch females undress,” said Church Hill Police Chief Mark Johnson. “We also allege that Wallen took at least one cell phone photograph of a female while she was inside the dressing room. I cannot go into specifics involving witnesses nor their statements at this time.”

Wallen was booked into the Hawkins County jail on charges of observation without consent and photographing in violation of privacy, both of which are Class A misdemeanors. He was released on bond.

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